SEND Teaching Assistant – Up to £160/Day – Temp to Perm

SEND Teaching Assistant – Handsworth

Up to £160 per day | Outstanding School | Temp-to-Perm Opportunity

Are you an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity in a supportive school environment?

We are recruiting a dedicated, compassionate and experienced SEND Teaching Assistant to join an outstanding school in Handsworth. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a high-quality educational setting supporting pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

The role will initially be temporary, with the potential for the successful candidate to secure a permanent position with the school in as little as 12 weeks.

The school is looking for someone who is passionate about supporting children with additional needs, can build positive relationships with pupils and is confident providing personal care when required.

The Role

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils with additional needs, helping them access learning, develop independence and achieve their full potential.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing one-to-one and small-group support for pupils with SEND.

• Supporting pupils with their learning, communication, social development and emotional wellbeing.

• Working closely with teachers and other support staff to deliver tailored learning activities.

• Helping create a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment.

• Supporting pupils with additional needs, adapting your approach to suit their individual requirements.

• Assisting with personal care, including toileting, changing and other personal care needs where required.

• Providing personal care independently or working alongside another member of staff, depending on the pupil's needs and the school's procedures.

• Promoting pupils' independence, dignity and wellbeing at all times.

• Following safeguarding procedures and individual pupil care plans.

The Ideal Candidate

To be successful in this role, you must:

• Have previous experience working with children or young people with SEND.

• Be confident supporting pupils with a range of additional needs.

• Be willing and prepared to undertake personal care duties when required.

• Be comfortable providing personal care independently or as part of a team.

• Demonstrate patience, empathy and a genuine passion for supporting children.

• Have strong communication and relationship-building skills.

• Be reliable, proactive and committed to providing high-quality support.

• Work effectively as part of a wider teaching and support team.

What's on Offer?

This opportunity comes with an excellent range of benefits:

• Pay of up to £160 per day, depending on experience.

• Temp-to-perm opportunity, with the potential to secure a permanent position in as little as 12 weeks.

• On-site parking available for added convenience

• The opportunity to develop your SEND experience within a supportive school environment.

• The chance to make a genuine difference to the lives of children with additional needs.

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant who wants to make a real difference while potentially securing a permanent position in a highly regarded school.

If you are compassionate, reliable and passionate about helping children with additional needs thrive, we would love to hear from you.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply today with an up-to-date CV. Successful applicants will be contacted to discuss the role and the next steps.

Job Details

• Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant

• Location: Handsworth, Birmingham

• Pay: Up to £160 per day, depending on experience

• Job Type: Temporary, with potential for permanent employment

• Permanent Opportunity: Potentially after 12 weeks

• School: Outstanding-rated school

• Parking: On-site parking available

• Additional Benefits: Attendance-based bonus scheme